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Alternatives investment firm debuts Middle East office led by industry veteran

Industry Veteran Jamal Saab Joins as Managing Director to Lead Initiative

Holborn Assets names new Middle East director

Stefan Terry joined Holborn in 2017 as Senior Partner and brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry to his new role

FAB hires head of global transaction banking

Sethi joins from Bank ABC, where he spent three years as group head for transaction banking, based in Bahrain.

ADIB appoints veteran banker Chief Risk Officer

He will be responsible for managing and minimising operational risk

Perpetua Investment Group names Gilles Aupin as COO

Newly created role will help Perpetua accelerate integration, growth

ADIB appoints veteran banker Chief Risk Officer

In his new role, Faisal will be responsible for managing and minimising operational risk

Raja Al Mazrouei joins Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Advisor

“I am particularly keen on focusing on youth talent, diversity and inclusion by attracting, mentoring and empowering future leaders in consulting.”

Casper van de Minkelis joins travel start-up Welcome to the World

Van de Minkelis was first introduced to Welcome to the World during his time at Dubai Tourism, where he over the past three years focused on building alliances and partnerships.

British Council appoints new Country Director in Jordan

Xia will lead the British Council team in Jordan to work across arts and culture, education

UBS Hires Team of Private Bankers From Credit Suisse for Israel

Israel has experienced a wealth boom tied to surging investments in the country’s technology industry.

Microsoft names Public Sector Director for UAE

Former Microsoft Consulting Services director assumes role as the company continues to empower public sector customers and partners in their digital transformation journeys

HSBC appoints new MENAT head of advisory and investment banking

Jon Connor has 23 years of experience in investment baking, including 15 years in HSBC in Asia and Europe

HSBC appoints Head of Advisory & Investment Banking Coverage in MENA & Turkey

Connor has 23 years of experience in investment banking, 15 of which have been with HSBC in Asia and Europe

First female becomes CEO of UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority

Maryam Al Suwaidi is the first woman to occupy this position in the history of the Securities and Commodities Authority

KPMG announces appointment of Chairman of Middle East and South Asia

Nader Haffar is presently the Chairman and CEO of KPMG Lower Gulf (UAE and Oman)

Public Investment Fund hires head of global private equity

This happens as the sovereign fund looks to expand its reach, with the announcement of senior hires in recent months.

Mashreq Bank appoints Govindaiah as Associate VP to expand India operations

Prior to joining Mashreq he was instrumental in setting up Danske IT, a Danish Captive operation in Bangalore as director group real estate and corporate services.

Iran appoints new central bank chief - state media

Ali Salehabadi has a PhD in financial management from the University of Tehran

MUFG appoints new Emea transaction banking head

Manning joins after a 22-year career at institutions including Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered and RBS.

GSB Capital hires wealth management chief in Dubai growth drive

He brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning, and is one of the most well-respected people in the industry

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